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Developing Economic Growth Goals

Developing Economic Growth Goals

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The incoming C.E.O. of Yankton Area Progressive Growth says she is coming up to speed on economic development issues.
Nancy Wenande was named to the post last month, and will move into her new office in mid-March.
She says she knows finding workers for new and existing businesses continues to be a problem…..

Wenande says there may be some other issues that ease the housing crunch…..

Wenande says she will work with the YAPG board to refine achievable goals…..

Wenande is currently Tournament Manager for the National Field Archery Association in Yankton.

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